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Gary Carson
Sec bounces back to give Prendergast double
Triple Sec and Ronan Whelan
© Photo Healy Racing
Triple Sec bounced back to form to secure a double on the card for trainer Patrick Prendergast at Bellewstown tonight.
The Lawman filly had only beaten one home when last seen at Killarney in mid-May but left that run well behind tonight.
She tracked leader Premier League in the extended seven-furlong contest, and was produced by Ronan Whelan to lead passing the two pole.
The 6/1 shot stayed on strongly in the closing stages of the McCabes Mitsubishi Handicap to post a four-length victory.
Prendergast said:- "I'm very pleased with that. Her best form is on soft ground but they have watered very well and she's a half-sister to Hailstone who won on fast ground and to Candy Apples who won here on fast ground.
"The last day she disappointed us at Killarney and I don't really know why. Maybe it was the long drive down, I don't know, if only they could talk!
"She never really runs a bad race and she's bounced back today. We knew she was in very good form and she kicked her groom this morning, John Dillon, and he's in Naas Hospital.
"He brought her out for a pick (of grass) and I hope that eases John's pain. He got a kick in the stomach and they are keeping him in for observation."
(Quotes by Alan Magee)